Kalamazoo resident, 18, arrested for armed robbery

KALAMAZOO, MI — An 18-year-old Kalamazoo resident was arrested at 6:30 a.m. July 11 for a pair of armed robberies that occurred between July 2-5 on the 900 block of East Vine Street in Kalamazoo, according to a news release issued by the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety.

A search warrant was executed by members of the Kalamazoo Metro SWAT team, KDPS Criminal Investigation Division, and KDPS Operations Division at an address in the 700 block of Millard Court, according to the release.

The suspect is linked to both robberies. He was found inside and arrested on several charges, including armed robbery and felony firearm, the release states. He is being held at the Kalamazoo County Jail.

Anyone having any information regarding the aforementioned crimes is asked to contact KDPS at 269-337-8139 or Silent Observer at 269-343-2100.